English Reading Comprehension Test
Hi. Thanks for coming here to have your Reading Comprehension tested. I am so pleased you decided to have a try at the test.
In this introduction, I want to explain some things before you begin your test,
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(And this explanation is also a test of your reading comprehension, although it's not explicitly tested.)
There are two parts to the Test.
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PART ONE
The first part consists of 4 passages. Some passages are easy, others are a little more difficult.
Each passage is followed by 5 questions.
Answers are awarded points according to the difficulty of the passages. Easy passages earn higher points than more difficult ones. So it's relatively easy to pass the overall test.
Answer in complete sentences or phrases or single words.
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​PART TWO
The second part consists of 5 questions about the test.
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HOW TO PREPARE​
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You DO NOT have to PREPARE in any way for the Test. If you can read basic English you should not have too many problems.
You may even like to do some revision then come back here to do the quiz. If you kept the email with the link to this page you can do that. If you've lost it, email me and I will resend it. The email is all set up. Just click the blue link and send.
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If you do want to prepare, I suggest you do some reading IN ENGLISH.
And revise your basic grammar, especially the W question words (Where, What, How many etc.)
Find lessons for free online, or revise from any text books you have.
If you want to read My Blog articles on basic grammar and punctuation, or want some good reading practice, then CLICK HERE to go to my Blog articles on grammar.
THERE IS NO TIME LIMIT, SO PLEASE TAKE YOUR TIME.
But, don’t take too long!
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The World is Waiting for Your Better English, and you get that better English by practicing with My ‘simply better’ Methods.
So, what’s next?
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Keep reading. The tests are below.
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​Some hints for doing the test
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Do the test offline with pen and paper. Write your answers down so that you can check them later.
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You do not have to know the meaning of every word in the passages. Try and get the meaning from the context - the words around that difficult word.
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Read the questions first to know what you're looking for.
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Look for the important words in the question, then find them in the passage. The answer usually will be around those words.
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Check your answers carefully.
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When you've finished...
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​Click the Button below to go to the Answers and Score page.​
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Your Reading Comprehension Test
PART 1: Passage ‘A’
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In the bustling town of Sunnyvale, there lived a curious little rabbit named Rosie. Rosie loved to hop around the meadow, exploring every nook and cranny.
One sunny day, as she hopped near the sparkling stream, she discovered a mysterious door hidden behind a tall bush. With a twitch of her pink nose, Rosie bravely opened the door and found herself in a magical world filled with talking animals and candy-coloured trees.
Excitement bubbled inside her furry chest as she made new friends and embarked on adventures beyond her wildest dreams. What wonders awaited Rosie in this enchanting land? Only time would tell.
Comprehension Questions:
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Q.1 What is the name of the town where Rosie lives?
Q.2 Where did Rosie find a mysterious door?
Q.3 What happened when Rosie opened the mysterious door?
Q.4 Rosie discovered a magical world. What was that world filled with?
Q.5 What colour is Rosie's nose?
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Difficulty: Easy
30 Points (6 points each)
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Part 1: Passage 'B'
Warm Mediterranean cottage cheese salad
Prep 10 mins Cook 10 mins Serves 4
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i large zucchini
1/4 cup extra virgin oil
1 lemon, zested, juiced
1 garlic clove, crushed
250 g broad beans, blanched, peeled
120 g baby spinach leaves
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
400 g cottage cheese
1/4 cup flaked almonds, roasted
1 long red chilli, thinly sliced
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1 Brush zucchini with 2 tbs oil.
Heat a chargrill pan over medium-high heat. Cook zucchini, in batches, for 2 minutes each side or until golden and tender.
Whisk remaining oil, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl.
2 Combine zucchini, beans, spinach and onion in a large bowl. Add oil mixture and 1/3 cup cottage cheese and toss to combine. Top with remaining cottage cheese, almonds and chilli. Serve sprinkled with lemon zest.
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Difficulty: Easy
20 Points (4 points each)
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Comprehension Questions:
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Q1 How many different ingredients are there?
Q2 What do you do with 2 tablespoons of oil?
Q3 For how long do you cook the zucchini?
Q4 Is all the cottage cheese put in at once? Or at two different times?
Q5 How is the garlic clove prepared before cooking?​
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Part 1: Passage ‘C’
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The fuel system, a critical component of an internal combustion engine, is designed to deliver a precise mixture of air and fuel to the engine cylinders for optimal combustion. This process is orchestrated through a series of interconnected components, starting with the fuel tank where liquid fuel is stored.
The fuel pump, typically electrically driven, pressurizes the fuel and conveys it through the fuel lines to the fuel injectors. These injectors are strategically placed near the engine cylinders and are responsible for atomizing the fuel into a fine mist before introducing it into the combustion chamber.
The fuel pressure regulator ensures a consistent pressure level, while the fuel filter prevents contaminants from compromising the system.
The throttle body regulates the airflow, adjusting the fuel injection accordingly. A comprehensive understanding of this fuel system's operation is indispensable for troubleshooting and maintaining optimal engine performance.
Comprehension Questions:
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Q.1 What is the primary function of the fuel system in an internal combustion engine?
Q.2 How is the fuel delivered from the fuel tank to the engine cylinders?
Q.3 Where are the fuel injectors located, and what is their function?
Q.4 What component regulates the airflow in the fuel system?
Q.5 Why is a comprehensive understanding of the fuel system important for a mechanic?
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Difficulty: Hard
15 Points (3 points each)
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Part 1: Passage ‘D’
Try your best with this next passage. It's very difficult. But it's achievable too, if you concentrate and think hard. Many words you won't know the meaning of. Don't worry! If you think you've done well with the earlier passages, then you will pass the test. This part is worth only 5 points.
Amidst the urban milieu, Evelyn sought refuge within the hallowed aisles of an antiquarian bookstore, its timeworn tomes arranged in a semblance of chronological order.
As she traversed the labyrinthine stacks, a dilapidated volume on existential philosophy beckoned with its faded leather binding and weathered pages.
In the interstice of literature and contemplation, Evelyn grappled with the dialectics of selfhood and societal constructs, pondering the heuristic potential embedded in the written word.
This intellectual odyssey, catalyzed by the ontological musings encapsulated in the aged manuscript, prompted a re-evaluation of her epistemic framework and an introspective exploration of the interplay between literary discourse and personal identity.
Comprehension Questions:
Q.1 What kind of bookstore was it?
Q.2 What specific volume captured Evelyn's attention?
Q.3 What did Evelyn grapple with?
Q.4 What did Evelyn ponder in the written word?
Q.5 What did the aged manuscript prompt Evelyn to re-evaluate first?
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Difficulty: Very hard
5 Points (1 point each)
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Part 2: Questions about the Test
Please answer these questions by choosing a letter (A, B, C, or D) or Yes/No.
Q. 1 Which one of the passages should have been the easiest to read and understand?
A Rosie the rabbit
B The recipe for the warm Mediterranean cottage cheese salad
C The fuel system
D Evelyn, also in a bookstore
Q.2 Which one of the passages was worth a total of 15 points?
Passage A—Rosie, going through the door into a magical place
Passage B—the recipe for the salad
Passage C—the various components of the fuel system
Passage D— Evelyn—thinking about her epistemic framework
Q.3 For whom do you think Passage A was written?
A adults
B teenagers
C young children
D highly educated people
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Q.4 Is there a time limit for the test?
A Yes
B No
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Q.5 Should you read the questions first or only after reading each passage?
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A Yes - to know what to look for as you read
B No - it's not important
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30 Points (6 points each)
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